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Country faces a tuberculosis epidemic as health experts warn of a lack of reliable information

Country faces a tuberculosis epidemic as health experts warn of a lack of reliable information

Feb 16, 2026

The number of tuberculosis cases is surging and health experts claim the government has not provided the statistical and demographic data necessary to confront what they say is an epidemic. According to Ministry of Health data, TB cases increase from 5,475 in 2024 to...

Cuenca and the road not taken

February 16th, 2026

How auto makers made jaywalking a crime

February 16th, 2026

What is the Ecuadorian dart frog poison that Russia allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?

February 15th, 2026

Carnaval events throughout Azuay Province; Vehicle registration resumes; City council allows lot size exceptions; Symphony and mariachi team up

February 14th, 2026

Countries where eating out is cheaper than eating in

February 14th, 2026

The Beatles and me

February 14th, 2026

Common problems faced by new expats: Experts say do your research to avoid major mistakes

February 14th, 2026

Attorney claims the arrest of Guayaquil mayor is an act of revenge on a government critic

February 13th, 2026

Ecuador’s military is accused of restricting press access and demanding ‘positive’ news coverage

February 13th, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

Cuenca and the road not taken

Cuenca and the road not taken

Feb 16, 2026

Traffic, like cholesterol, causes blockages and is rarely discussed thoughtfully, being treated instead as a sudden affliction brought on by strangers or too many recent arrivals. We complain about it as if it arrived yesterday, when in fact traffic is a long-term...

The Beatles and me

February 14th, 2026

Common problems faced by new expats: Experts say do your research to avoid major mistakes

February 14th, 2026

The real cost of eating cheap: Lack of choice

February 12th, 2026

After six months in Cuenca: When the city stops being a stage for expats

February 11th, 2026

Meditation can reduce feelings of guilt but it can also damage social interaction with others

February 11th, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

A response to comments about ICE

February 10th, 2026

A century after the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses, its political message remains strong

February 5th, 2026

No comment

February 3rd, 2026

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Ecuadorian POAs and WILLS

February 10th, 2026

Ecuadorian Income and Global Asset Reporting Requirements for Expats

February 10th, 2026

Magic Show

January 28th, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

Penthouse Features Without the Penthouse Price

February 14th, 2026

Small Guesthouse in Cuenca

February 14th, 2026

Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

February 14th, 2026

Quinta María – Beautiful Furnished Apartments and Studios for Rent

February 13th, 2026

Community Posts See more

Is there anyone else from Denmark living in Cuenca?

February 16th, 2026

When pool plans don’t works as expected?

February 14th, 2026

To apply for a 21-Month Permanent Visa, you may leave the country for 90 days out of the two years with the Temporary Visa

February 14th, 2026

Your US/Canadian Dentist is HIDING your X-Rays to prevent you coming to Cuenca for Dental 🫨🦷💯!

February 14th, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

February 14th, 2026

Health News

Are you aging well? Try these simple tests to find out

February 13th, 2026

Meditation can reduce feelings of guilt but it can also damage social interaction with others

February 11th, 2026

Forget about muscle mass as you age, focus on strength

February 9th, 2026

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